RELIGIOUS EXERCISES
The development of each child's faith life is fostered through times of prayer, participation in religious celebrations, liturgy, services and the study of the scriptures, thereby providing a Christian foundation and allowing a climate of faith to mature. Children are encouraged to develop a daily prayer life, to receive the Sacraments on an on-going basis, and to perform acts of Christian service. Non-Catholic students are expected to participate in all religious activities except the Sacramental Life of the Catholic Church.
During the season of Advent and Lent, students have the opportunity to participate in the sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation. They are, however, encouraged to frequent the sacrament in their own parish at other times of the year.
Children in Grade 2 will be prepared to receive the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist. Students in Grade 8 will be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
As a total school body, students and faculty participate in the Liturgy and prayer services on the following days:
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•Opening week of school
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•First Fridays of the month
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•Thanksgiving Liturgy in November
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•Christmas
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•Catholic Schools Week
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•Ash Wednesday
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•Lent/Easter
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•May Crowning
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•Last day of school
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•Holy Days of Obligation when school is in session
FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR THESE CELEBRATIONS!